Chiropractor salary in Kentucky
What chiropractors earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$81,740$39.30 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $79,200
Middle half earn$62,840 – $103,640Top 10%: $118,620+
Jobs4700.92× the U.S. concentration
Chiropractor pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $76,010 | $36.55 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $85,020 | $40.88 | 160 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $83,840 | $40.31 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $81,350 | $39.11 | 50 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $70,210 | $33.76 | 50 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $74,030 | $35.59 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Chiropractor pay in similar states
West Virginia · $83,160 Wisconsin · $83,020 Rhode Island · $81,840 Oregon · $81,540 Alabama · $80,990 Idaho · $80,770
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a chiropractor make in Kentucky?
Chiropractors in Kentucky earned a median of $81,740 a year ($39.30 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $79,200. The middle half earned $62,840 to $103,640.
Where in Kentucky do chiropractors earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $85,020.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.